Male bison "bellow" in order to announce their presence and establish dominance in a herd. During the mating season or "rut," bellowing becomes more prevalent, creating a signature sound of midsummer in Yellowstone.
Duration:
1 minute, 31 seconds
Credit / Author:
NPS/Jennifer Jerrett
Date created:
2014-08-07
Bison (bellow)
It's late summer, and male bison along the Mary Mountain Trail bellow to display their dominance over other bulls.
Duration:
11 seconds
Credit / Author:
NPS/Shan Burson
Date created:
2005-09-14
Bison (bellow)
A longer version of the above clip. In this one, you can hear bison browsing on grasses as well as bellowing.
